Les Manguiers
A good, family orientated hideaway
What we say: 
Les Manguiers (The Mango Trees) is a hidden away bungalow setup a couple of kilometres north of Kampot town, down a bumpy dirt road and on the east bank of the Kampot River among rice fields. A range of separate buildings, each with unique decor and prices, dot the riverside landscape. A smattering of odd fixtures, including a big, old-fashioned car constructed from stones and an assortment of tree swings lend an eccentric air. While accommodation is available in the main two-storey house, the best option here are the spacious wooden bungalows spread out through, you guessed it, a mango grove. The bungalows are very spacious inside with large, cold water bathrooms, but ours had a frustratingly small balcony which could have been a good deal larger if the stairs went up the side of the bungalow rather than the front. An adjacent yoga studio was converted into rooms in 2007, and these are more spacious than in the main building and have private bathrooms. A two-room stilted wooden bungalow built in 2008 has one room with twin beds, another with a double bed, a living space and a bathroom. Another three-room building is under construction and should be finished by late 2009. A dining area and several wooden porches for lounging hang precariously over the river. Food is good and once you're over the shaking, the dining area is quite a comfortable place to while away the slow hours. The more active will want to hire the kayaks, which are available to scoot around on the river, and while we didn't partake due to poor weather, the river is apparently aglow with phosphorescence at night and is quite an experience to swim in. Les Manguiers is perhaps a little overpriced for the standard, particularly given its isolation, but if you're after a few sleepy days by the river you could do far worse. Popular with Phnom Penh expats, particularly families, it can get busy on weekends -- especially holiday weekends. The Pakistani manager, who told us he's met many foreign ambassadors and UN officials who visit as guests, is incredibly nice and helpful.
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A couple of km north of Kampot. T: (092) 330 050, (012) 823 400Visit website
What we were quoted
| Type of room | Low season | High season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dbl fan share b'room | 10 USD | 10 USD | In main house; $8 for a room without a riverview, $13 with a balcony |
| Bungalow fan private b'room | 22 USD | 22 USD | Upto $30 for a twin |
Added to Travelfish on: 2nd November, 2007
Last visited or updated on: 26th August, 2009
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Read Les Manguiers reviews
Rated 4.5 out of 5
Based on 4 ratings and 4 reviews
Lovely 'farm' and river stay
The photos don't do justice to this well thought-out oasis... The gardens, rice paddies, vegetable gardens, riverside pavilions are inviting and just beg you to stay for days. I was a bit wary about the river but was blown away by the clean, salty water. There is a little 'beach' area where children can toddle, and plenty of child-sized life jackets to enjoy the deeper water in. Jumping off the pavilion is safe even for adults - never touched the bottom! Plenty of kayaks too for little jaunts. Bikes were abundant (although no small ones for 4-8yr age group. We had planned to buy them one from the local market for their collection but had to leave early due to sickness) and the grounds a great play space for kids to ride. The play equipment looks inviting (tree house, slide) but was invaded by red ants at the time. The swings under the trees a wonderful place to sit and watch sunset. The food is plentiful and fresh. Service is very eager, although much gesture is needed as most staff speak limited English. But that was all part of the fun! Laundry done and beautifully folded for reasonable price. Hot water is brought in large thermos in the afternoon for a Asian-style wash down, or cold showers were refreshing too. Some rooms had hot water. The rooms are simply decorated but clean and mossie nets in good condition. Internet is available, when it is available... we are in the country, after all. And lots of information on tours etc. We had to ask questions, rather than being offered information, like how we organise meals. But staff were always polite and eager to help. Just wish we could have stayed longer.
Les Manguiers reviewed by pigott (Total reviews: 2) on
Relaxing place
We had a very pleasant time at Les Manguiers. Superfriendly, warm staff. Toplocation riverside, with sunset view on Bokor hill. Beautifull garden. To refresh you can have a swim in the river. It is a very relaxing place. We liked the family-atmosphere. The fact that the guesthouse is a little out of town didn't really matter to us. You can use bikes for free and hire a motorbike for a day at a very resonable price. That way you can return easy in the dark and have dinner in town. The road is more dodgey for cars. With the motorbike or bike it was not that difficult. The food at the guesthouse itself is also good.
Les Manguiers reviewed by pomerol (Total reviews: 2) on
rustic, calming, and beautiful.
Agree with all of the above review--we're hooked on this place and would return in a heartbeat. We took the cheaper $10 shared b-room in a bungalow which was great. Staff were warm, accomodating, lovely to chat with, and arranged tours for us, no commission. After 8 or 9 there is nothing to do at the guesthouse, so if you go into town for some drinks, know that there are no tuk-tuk's to get back to the guesthouse. So be prepared to pay the $7 for their boat to come get you. Their menu's are set, so if you want something specific or have dietary restrictions, they'll work hard to accomodate your needs but it was slightly exhausting to communicate with them about food issues. Food prices are slightly more expensive than those in Kampot, though the quality is great, but factor in the tuk-tuk ride into town, and it ends up about the same price. Highly recommend their evening boat tour of the fireflies---sounds cheesy but was really cool.
Les Manguiers reviewed by naomio (Total reviews: 7) on
hospitable and scenic
Serene place to stay,right on the river with loads of bungalows on stilts and rooms in a larger building. There are quite a few animals around, including sheep, dogs, rabbits and ducks. They do good evening meals which need to be preordered and all the staff are very accomodating, they can arrrange trips in the area. Having your own transport is important as the guesthouse is outside town in a rural area surrounded by ricefields, so if you want to sample the delights of Kampot you do need to be prepared to motorbike into town on a pretty dodgey road. Overall its a great place, although a little expensive we paid over $25 for a bungalow.
Les Manguiers reviewed by meow (Total reviews: 2) on